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"Love what you do" is a phrase which is often translated as "ama lo que haces", and "do what you love" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "hacer lo que te apasiona". Learn more about the difference between "love what you do" and "do what you love" below.
love what you do(
luhv
 
wuht
 
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ama lo que haces
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
You don't like your job? Then quit it. Love what you do; life is too short to devote a lot of time to something you hate.¿No te gusta tu trabajo? Entonces déjalo. Ama lo que haces; la vida es demasiado corta para dedicar mucho tiempo a algo que odias.
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do what you love(
du
 
wuht
 
yu
 
luhv
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. hacer lo que te apasiona
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
You're lucky because you can do what you love for a living.Eres afortunado porque haces lo que te apasiona en el trabajo.
b. hacer lo que te gusta
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
You're notably happier when you do what you love.Te pones notablemente más feliz cuando haces lo que te gusta.
c. hacer lo que amas
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
You don't need anybody's permission to do what you love.No necesitas el permiso de nadie para hacer lo que amas.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. haz lo que te apasiona
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Don't do what you think will make you rich. Do what you love and pour yourself into it.No hagas lo que crees que te hará rico. Haz lo que te apasiona y dedícate a eso.
b. haz lo que te gusta
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Do what you love, and you'll be happy.Haz lo que te gusta y estarás contento.
c. haz lo que amas
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Don't worry about what other people think. Do what you love.No te preocupes por lo que opinen los demás. Haz lo que amas.
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